CLARKSVILLE — University of the Ozarks sophomore Todd Turner earned the title of American Southwest Conference Distinguished Scholar-Athlete for men’s tennis, the league office announced Wednesday. Sophonore catcher Sam Shook was named to the Capital One Academic all-America third team.

Turner, a native of Pearcy, was one of 10 student-athletes from the ASC to receive the winter/spring honor. In its sixth academic year, the award recognizes student-athletes who achieve a higher level of academic achievement (a 3.20 grade-point average or better) while competing as a starter or important reserve on their team.

From that list — limited to one nominee per school in each ASC championship sport — the sports information directors from the conference’s 14 member institutions vote on a Distinguished Scholar-Athlete from each sport.

Turner, a biology major with a perfect 4.0 GPA, posted a program-best 14-2 doubles record and also owned a 12-4 record at No. 1 singles. His 12 wins ranked second at No. 1 singles in the ASC at the end of the regular season. An Honorable Mention All-Conference player in singles and doubles, Turner was named ASC Player of the Week once. Additionally, Turner fueled Ozarks to a program-best 12-4 overall record and the team received the program’s first ever regional ranking.

Shook was voted to the Capital One All-District Team earlier this month. Only student-athletes named to their respective Academic All-District Teams become eligible for national consideration. He is the only player from the American Southwest Conference on the national team.

Shook was among the team’s top offensive performers during the 2013 season. The Katy, Texas, native had a breakout season leading the team in doubles (12), runs (29) and home runs (2). He ranked third in batting (.333) and second in RBI (23), hits (52) and total bases (70). His 12 doubles ranked third in the conference. The 5-9, 170-pound standout compiled 14 multiple-hit games and owned the team’s longest hitting streak at 17 games. In 39 starts, he hit safely in 32 games. He posted four three-hit games and drove in four runs against Central Baptist College.

A mathematics major, Shook boasted a 3.89 grade point average and was named to the ASC Distinguished Scholar-Athlete and All-Academic Teams. He played at Cinco Ranch High School.